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Adjust Font  Community InvolvementWith Socket's wide range of services throughout Missouri and continuous company growth, Socket recognizes the importance of improving the places we live, work, and play. By engaging in numerous charity events and organizations, Socket strives to strengthen its ties within the community.Upcoming Events Recent Events Past Events Non-profit Partners Chambers of Commerce
Missouri State Fair For the past two years, Socket has sponsored the Pig Races at the Annual Missouri State Fair. It is a hootin' hollerin' good time every year, and we can't wait to do it again! We'll be at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia from August 12-22. Come watch the pigs fly (not literally of course). Eat delicious food (Funnel cake, yum!). And have FUN like only the fair can deliver! There are several exciting concerts coming this year, and we'll have a chance for you to win tickets. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter pages for more info. Recent Events Show-Me State Games Village Socket participated at the Olympic-style festival in support of Missouri sports on July 16th-17th at the Hearnes Center. It was the introduction of "The Village", where vendors passed out swag and chatted with attendees. For more info, visit Show-Me State Games Village . Both Friday and Saturday were scorchers, but participants kept cool with the McAllister's ice tea and fans provided by the Missouri Lottery.
Kickballapalooza Socket participated in Kickballapalooza, sponsored by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, on July 15th. We won our first game versus Delta Systems (an awesome customer of ours). The score was 5 to 3. Our second game did not go as well, however. We lost 5 to 0 against Bucket Media (also an awesome customer of ours). Bucket Media went on to win the entire tournament. It was a great time, and we look forward to participating again next year. Maybe we'll practice a little more thought.
Day of Caring Socket teamed up with the River City Habitat for Humanity on June 26th to help build a house in Jefferson City. This particular house is the result of an aluminum can collecting campaign. It's the house that cans built, but we helped!
Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Socket sponsored Hole #4 at the tournament. Those who attended participated in hillbilly golf, a classic backyard game. The golfers were competing for glory, but also to win a B.K. Bakery breakfast delivered to their office. Talk about the office hero! Brian from Capital Plaza Hotel won. His office must be loving him.
Fulton Street Fair Thanks for hittin the bricks with Socket at the 2010 Fulton Street Fair! If you went on Saturday and missed us, you can thank the surprise storm on Friday night. When we arrived on Saturday, our tent was destroyed and on the opposite end of the block. We were even informed that it had landed on top of a Police car. Eek! Check out the wreckage here. www.fultonstreetfair.missouri.org.
KMOS Kid's Day Many kids joined Socket at the 2010 KMOS Kid's Day and participated in our June Coloring Contest. They were entertained by Clifford, Dora and the whole PBS family. Even Gill from Big Surf Waterpark came out to support our coloring contest.
Adopt A Spot Socket helped clean up Columbia June 11th on Clark Lane between Paris and HWY 63. We were hot and sweaty, and we found some rather interesting discarded items. But it was worth it!
Summerfest and Art Show Columbia residents stopped by the Socket booth on June 12th at The Village of Cherry Hill and learned about our Internet service while their children participated in our June coloring contest. Unfortunately, the festival was cut short by a sudden downpour. Don't worry; we saved the coloring sheets. We were SOAKED though.
Art in the Park Socket was proud to attend mid-Missouri's oldest and largest fine-arts festival, Art in the Park, on June 5th and 6th. Art from more than 100 artists from around the country, delicious food and fun activities for the whole family were set up at Stephens Lake Park. Socket shuttled guests to and from the parking lot and entertained the kiddos with interactive crafts.
Centralia Anchor Festival Socket was thrilled to attend Centralia's annual Anchor Festival June 4th, 5th and 6th. Socketeers were on hand giving out balloons and temporary tattoos to the kids.
Annual Blood Drive The Community Blood Center partnered with Socket for a spring blood drive. A special thanks goes to the many who donated a total 17 units!
Woodhaven Golf Tournament Woodhaven has been serving people with developmental disabilities for more than 45 years and on May 17 Socket proudly supported Woodhaven's Annual Golf Tournament.
Ronald McDonald House Golf Tournament The twelfth annual Golf Tournament was a fun way to give back to a worthy charity. Socket is proud to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri in their initiatives to support families in need. Three teams of Socketeer and honorary Socketeer golfers teed off on May 5, 2010 at the Eagle Knoll Golf Course in Hartsburg, Missouri. All the golfers got to try their luck at Hillbilly Golf at the Socket sponsored hole. Visit the Ronald McDonald House Website for more info about the cause and how you can give back. Neighborhood Party What a blast! Thank you to everyone who came out to Cosmo-Bethel Park on Thursday, April 29th for our Neighborhood Party. Visitors enjoyed Shakespeare's pizza, delicious cookies, a bounce house, bingo and tons of prizes. Congratulations to one lucky guest who won a year's worth of free Shakespeare's Pizza! This Neighborhood Party was particularly special because we awarded our first round of donations from the Honest to Goodness program. Local charities received more than $3,000 of donations.
2nd Annual Fish Fry On April 23rd, Socket hosted a company party and invited a few neighbors. We had a blast with bounce houses, a petting zoo, horse rides, delicious catfish and more!
Look for Socket at an area event near you! Keep checking this Web site to view our updated calendar of events. Past Events Columbia Business Showcase Socket was so excited for the annual Business Showcase presented by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce and William Woods University. This year's show was held at the Holiday Inn Executive Center on April 6th. The day kicked off with the Quarterly Membership Breakfast at 7:15am. This year, we were in for a real treat... the keynote speaker was Craig Newmark, the founder of the immensely successful site, Craigslist.org.
Kirksville Spring Expo The NEMO Fairgrounds were the home to the 2010 Kirksville Spring Expo. Socket had a booth at the show, and our Socketeers enjoyed geting to chat with all of the the friendly people who came out on March 27th. Thanks to the Kirksville Chamber of Commerce for putting on such a fun event.
Lake of the Ozarks Products and Services Show Socket attended the annual Lake of the Ozarks Products and Services Show on March 20th and 21st. It was tons of fun getting to talk to customers and visitors, but it was especially fun getting to see everyone play with the adorable puppies and the booth next to ours.
Cleanin' up Clark (Lane) Socket has an "Adopt a Spot" along Clark Lane in Columbia. Employees get together and clean up our stretch of road about 4-6 times a year and March 19th was one of those times. Getting dirty to keep Columbia Clean!
St. Louis Business Expo Socket went to the St. Louis Expo in St. Charles on March 18th. It was a great time, and we had lots of fun meeting other Mid-Missouri businesses.
Sedalia Home and Garden Show Thanks to everyone who visited us at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia for the annual Home and Garden Show on March 12th and 13th.
Mid-Missouri Home and Lifestyle Expo Socket was at the 50th annual Mid-Missouri Home and Lifestyle Expo put on by the Home Builders Association of Columbia. This year's show was in the Hearnes Center in Columbia, MO February 26-28. Thanks for stopping by to see us!
Jefferson City Home Show Socket attended "Celebrate Your Home 2010" on February 19-21 at the Firley YMCA in Jefferson City, MO. We were so excited to introduce our new Home Phone service and bundles. For more information about the new service in the Jefferson City area, visit www.socket.net/jeffersoncity.
Polar Plunge This year, Socket was proud to sponsor the 2010 Polar Plunge. There were 360 plungers and over $60,000 raised for the Special Olympics of Missouri. The money raised goes toward funding thousands of Special Olympics athletes to train and compete year-round.
Plungers and spectators posed in front a green screen for arctic photos, and could buy prints for a donation of $3 to the Special Olympics. To see the artic photos and action shots of all the heats plunging, visit our Polar Plunge Photo Gallery. Moberly Lifestyle Fair Socket kicked off the new year with the Moberly Lifestyle Fair on January 22-23.
The show, sponsored by KWIX/KRES/KIRK Radio stations, was the perfect kick-off to a new year of events. Socketeers had a great time talking to local residents and giving out free stuff. For more past events, follow the links below. 2009 Events 2008 Events 2007 Events Socket's Non-Profit Partners Click on the organization's link to view its Web site.
Churches Benedictine Sisters, Our Lady of Peace Monastery in Columbia, MO Blackpond Church in Birch Tree, MO Christian Church of Mid-America in Jefferson City, MO Christian Wings for the World in Ironton, MO Cornerstone Assembly of God in Cape Girardeau, MO First Baptist Church in Vienna, MO Harrisburg Christian Church in Harrisburg, MO Harvest Fellowship Church in Warrensburg, MO Holy Rosary School in Monroe City, MO LaGrange Christian Church in LaGrange, MO Midway Heights Baptist Church in Columbia, MO Millersburg Christian Church in Fulton, MO Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Columbia, MO Sacred Heart Church in Columbia, MO St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Tipton, MO St. Mary Catholic Church in Shelbina, MO Southside Baptist Church in Hannibal, MO Wilkes United Methodist Church in Columbia, MO Community Centers and Organizations Community Chapel Youth and Family Center in Camdenton, MO Friends of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park in Columbia, MO Lady Jay Volleyball Booster Club in Jefferson City, MO Mountain View Community Betterment, Inc. Miller County Historical Society New Bloomfield Area Historical Society City Organizations Columbia Housing Authority Fun City Youth Academy/Community Playground of Columbia, Inc. Meals on Wheels of Columbia, MO Missouri Distance Learning Association Missouri Girls Town Foundation, Inc. in Kingdom City, MO Missouri River Relief The PedNet Coalition, Inc. United Way of the Mark Twain Area Columbia Track Club/Columbia Half Marathon Chambers of Commerce Hannibal Chamber of Commerce Wentzville Chamber of Commerce Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce Columbia Chamber of Commerce O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce St. Peters Chamber of Commerce Lake St. Louis Chamber of Commerce St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Camdenton Chamber of Commerce St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce Wright City Chamber of Commerce Troy Chamber of Commerce St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association
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